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Title: St. Georges Street, Cape Town, circa1894
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Urban areas, Land, Urban development, Historic buildings
Description: Eighty years ago, about 1894, this is what the top of St. George's Street looked like, with the post office then occupying the site at the corner of Church Street later making way for the Cape Times Building, until in recent years it has been renamed Fairbairn Building. The double-storeyed building on the immediate right was re-built into the Argus Building. The handsome old St. George's Cathedral has long since been demolished.
Identifier: islandora:15109

Title: Ons Huisie, Blouberg, Cape Town
Subject: Bloubergstrand (South Africa), Western Cape (South Africa), Apartheid, Historical monuments, Architecture, Building
Description: "Ons Huisie," one of the oldest houses in the Blouberg - Milnerton area, has recently been restored to its former graceful simplicity. This Blouberg-strand landmark has now been opened as a restaurant.
Identifier: islandora:16885

Title: Historic building, Cape Town
Subject: Cape Town (South Africa), Western Cape (South Africa), Architecture, Historical monuments
Description: Cape Town historic building
Identifier: islandora:17014

Title: Recreational area, Robben Island Prison, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Political prisoners, Physical fitness, Historic sites
Description: The recreational area at the prison on Robben Island, Cape Town.
Identifier: islandora:16486

Title: Ons Huisie, Blouberg, Cape Town
Subject: Bloubergstrand (South Africa), Western Cape (South Africa), Apartheid, Historical monuments, Architecture, Entertainment
Description: Ons Huisie, Blouberg, prior to its restoration
Identifier: islandora:16886

Title: Morgenster
Subject: South Africa ; Western Cape, Province of the ; Somerset West, Wine estates, Morgenster (Somerset West, South Africa), Historic farms--South Africa--Somerset West, Historic farms--Conservation and restoration--South Africa--Somerset West, Historic farms--South Africa--Somerset West, Historic farms--Conservation and restoration--South Africa--Somerset West, Wineries--South Africa--Somerset West, Landscape architecture--South Africa--Somerset West
Description: Upper Morgenster: (remainder of farm MORGENSTER No. 1319, Somerset, West). Pen and Ink on tracing paper site analysis drawing series: Master plan / site development plan (this drawings indicates development proposals - including the position of a new dam, new paddocks and new residential erven for potential development, as well as upgraded roadways and high intensive agriculture), Scale: NTS (scale bar indicated)
Identifier: islandora:22677

Title: Rondebosch fountain, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Rondebosch (Cape Town, South Africa), Suburbs, Landmarks, Monuments, Historic buildings
Description: The fountain, Rondebosch.
Identifier: islandora:16625

Title: Wash basins, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Plumbing, Toilets, Interior architecture
Description: Wash basins in a communal bathroom at Robben Island Prison, Cape Town
Identifier: islandora:16544

Title: Groot Constantia: general restoration
Subject: South Africa ; Western Cape, Province of the ; Cape Town, Wine estates, Groot Constantia (Cape Town, South Africa), Historic farms--South Africa--Cape Town--Design and plans, Historic farms--Conservation and restoration--South Africa--Cape Town, Wineries--South Africa--Cape Town--Design and plans, Landscape architecture--South Africa--Cape Town
Description: Alterations to Stairs at Bus Parking: this hand-drawn, technical working drawing, using pen and ink on tracing paper, shows the hard-landscape construction detail of an additional masonry plastered and painted 'werf' wall to an external staircase adjacent the historic farm werf of the Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Road, Cape Town, South Africa. The drawing indicates the setting out, materials and dimensions in detail plan, long-section and typical cross section., Scale 1:25 and 1:10 on A1 size. Drawing number 301/WD/08. Detail No. 11. (Cross reference: Dwg. No. 301/WD/03)
Identifier: islandora:22445

Title: Church memorial, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Monuments, Church buildings, Death and remembrance
Description: Robben Island church - memorial. Plaque unveiled. A couple are pictured inspecting the memorial dedicated to those who died in World War 2, Cape Town.
Identifier: islandora:16532

Title: Groot Constantia Estate
Subject: South Africa ; Western Cape, Province of the ; Cape Town, Wine estates, Groot Constantia (Cape Town, South Africa), Historic farms--South Africa--Cape Town--Design and plans, Historic farms--Conservation and restoration--South Africa--Cape Town, Wineries--South Africa--Cape Town--Design and plans, Landscape architecture--South Africa--Cape Town
Description: Schematic Planning Layout: this hand-drawn, landscape sketch plan drawing, using pen and ink on tracing paper, shows the general landscape planning layout of the Historic Farm Werf of the Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Road, Cape Town, South Africa. The drawing indicates existing and proposed buildings and vegetation, as well as existing and proposed pedestrian and vehicular circulation and parking,, Scale 1:1000 (approx) on A1 size.
Identifier: islandora:22448

Title: Morgenster
Subject: South Africa ; Western Cape, Province of the ; Somerset West, Wine estates, Morgenster (Somerset West, South Africa), Historic farms--South Africa--Somerset West, Historic farms--Conservation and restoration--South Africa--Somerset West, Historic farms--South Africa--Somerset West, Historic farms--Conservation and restoration--South Africa--Somerset West, Wineries--South Africa--Somerset West, Landscape architecture--South Africa--Somerset West
Description: Upper Morgenster: (remainder of farm MORGENSTER No. 1319, Somerset, West). Pen and Ink on tracing paper site analysis drawing series: Existing Vegetation (this drawing indicates the existing vegetation cover - broadly categorized into high-intensity farmland (vineyards) and low intensity farmland (including grassland, disturbed areas, renosterveldt, tree plantations), Scale: NTS (scale bar indicated)
Identifier: islandora:22682

Title: Groot Constantia: general restoration
Subject: South Africa ; Western Cape, Province of the ; Cape Town, Wine estates, Groot Constantia (Cape Town, South Africa), Historic farms--South Africa--Cape Town--Design and plans, Historic farms--Conservation and restoration--South Africa--Cape Town, Wineries--South Africa--Cape Town--Design and plans, Landscape architecture--South Africa--Cape Town
Description: New stormwater catchment pool and sleeper steps: the proposed Stormwater Catchment Pool and Sleeper steps located within the historic farm werf of the Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Road, Cape Town, South Africa. Detailed Plans, long-sectional elevations and cross-sectional elevations of the stone-pitched pool and timber sleeper steps are shown with dimensions and annotations indicating materials, finishes and connections., Scale 1:25 on A1 size. Drawing number 301/WD/06, Detail No.9. (Cross Reference: Dwg. No. 301/WD/03)
Identifier: islandora:22442

Title: Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Monuments, Buildings, Roads
Description: Robben Island: a scene in the main street.
Identifier: islandora:16552

Title: Groot Constantia: general restoration
Subject: South Africa ; Western Cape, Province of the ; Cape Town, Wine estates, Groot Constantia (Cape Town, South Africa), Historic farms--South Africa--Cape Town--Design and plans, Historic farms--Conservation and restoration--South Africa--Cape Town, Wineries--South Africa--Cape Town--Design and plans, Landscape architecture--South Africa--Cape Town
Description: Working Drawing / Plant Plan: following on from the previous sheet, this hand-drawn, landscape sketch plan drawing, using pen and ink on tracing paper, is part of a series of four sequential drawings showing the existing and proposed positions of trees, shrubs and groundcovers to the historic avenue and farm werf of the Groot Contantia Estate, Groot Constantia Road, Cape Town, South Africa. The drawing gives plant species lists, planting-out ratios and quantities, as well as specifications for soil improvement and growing medium preparation. This particular drawing shows the new bus parkin g a and visitor parking areas. The drawing continues onto the next sheet., Scale 1:200 on A1 size. Drawing Number 301/PP/03. (series of four sequential drawings, including Dwg. No. 301/PP/01, 301/PP/02, 301/PP/04)
Identifier: islandora:22455

Title: Cape Town suburbs
Subject: Cape Town (South Africa), Historic buildings, Agriculture, Urban development, Devil's Peak (Western Cape, South Africa)
Description: Cape Town suburbs.
Identifier: islandora:17478

Title: Brothers born and bred on Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Monuments, Youth, Education
Description: Fourth generation of the Luden family, born and bred on Robben Island, is represented by the Luden twins, Clive and Graham, aged five and a half. Here they are on their way along the village main street to the post office to deliver a packet of sandwiches to their father, Mr Ian Luden, the postmaster. Mr Luden will be sorry to leave the island - he is an authority on its history. But he will be glad about the change for other reasons - there is no high school on the island. Children must go to boarding school or travel to and from school on the ferry.
Identifier: islandora:16530

Title: Abandoned buildings, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Monuments, Architecture, Urban areas, Development
Description: Abandoned buildings on Robben Island, Cape Town
Identifier: islandora:16506

Title: Prisoner cleaning window, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Historic sites, Jails, Architecture
Description: A prisoner cleaning his cell window.
Identifier: islandora:16533

Title: Groot Constantia: general restoration
Subject: South Africa ; Western Cape, Province of the ; Cape Town, Wine estates, Groot Constantia (Cape Town, South Africa), Historic farms--South Africa--Cape Town--Design and plans, Historic farms--Conservation and restoration--South Africa--Cape Town, Wineries--South Africa--Cape Town--Design and plans, Landscape architecture--South Africa--Cape Town
Description: Working Drawing / Plant Plan: following on from the previous sheet, this hand-drawn, landscape sketch plan drawing, using pen and ink on tracing paper, is part of a series of four sequential drawings showing the existing and proposed positions of trees, shrubs and groundcovers to the historic avenue and farm werf of the Groot Contantia Estate, Groot Constantia Road, Cape Town, South Africa. The drawing gives plant species lists, planting-out ratios and quantities, as well as specifications for soil improvement and growing medium preparation. This particular drawing shows the historic gateway and avenue, up to an existing dwelling building. The drawing continues onto the next sheet., Scale 1:200 on A1 size. Drawing Number 301/PP/04. (series of four sequential drawings, including Dwg. No. 301/PP/01, 301/PP/02, 301/PP/03)
Identifier: islandora:22456

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